Daniel DeusserOlympian
🇩🇪 Germany · born 1981
Best known with Killer Queen — 2× CPKC ‘International’, presented by Rolex winner
About Daniel Deusser
Daniel Deusser, born on 13 August 1981, is a prominent German showjumping rider who has emerged as a leading figure in the sport. He began his competitive journey at the young age of nine and turned professional in 2002. Joining the German national team during the Young Rider European Championships marked a pivotal moment in his early career. Residing in Belgium, Deusser rides for Stephex Stables under national coach Otto Becker and has consistently achieved top rankings on the global stage.
Throughout his remarkable career, Deusser has amassed a significant number of accolades across major international competitions. Notably, he secured a team bronze medal at the 2016 Rio Olympics with First Class Van Eeckelghem, and a celebrated victory in the 2014 FEI Jumping World Cup™ Final aboard Cornet d'Amour. His success extends to the European Championships, where he has been a pivotal member of the German team, winning team silver medals in 2013, 2015, and 2019.
Deusser's talent and consistency have earned him the distinction of being ranked World No. 1 on multiple occasions, underscoring his prowess and dedication to the sport. His partnership with Scuderia 1918 Tobago Z highlights some of his recent successes, including triumphs in the Rolex Grand Prix at The Dutch Masters in 2022 and 2023. As of 2025, he continued to leave a mark on the circuit by winning the Grand Prix of La Baule with Otello de Guldenboom.
The influence of his parents and coach Franke Sloothaak has been instrumental in his development, shaping his approach and commitment to achieving excellence in showjumping.
Championship record
Rio de Janeiro 2016team bronze · First Class van EeckelghemTokyo 20219th individual
| Year | Championship | Result | Horse |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Olympic Games · Tokyo | 9th individual↗ | — |
| 2020 | World Cup Final · unspecified | 1st individual↗ | Killer Queen |
| 2020 | Longines Global Champions Tour | 1st place↗ | Killer Queen |
| 2019 | European Championships · Rotterdam | team silver↗ | — |
| 2019 | World Cup Final · Gothenburg | 4th individual↗ | Scuderia 1918 Tobago Z |
| 2018 | World Cup Final | 8th place↗ | Cornet d'Amour |
| 2016 | Olympic Games · Rio de Janeiro | team bronze↗ | First Class van Eeckelghem |
| 2016 | World Cup Final · unspecified | 3rd individual↗ | — |
| 2015 | European Championships · Aachen | team silver↗ | — |
| 2014 | World Cup Final · Lyon | individual gold↗ | Cornet d'Amour |
| 2014 | World Equestrian Games | 4th team↗ | Cornet d'Amour |
| 2013 | European Championships · Herning | team silver↗ | Cornet d'Amour |
| 2007 | World Cup Final · Las Vegas | competed↗ | Air Jordan Z |
| 2002 | European Young Rider Championships | 4th team↗ | Zaperlot FRH |
One row per championship appearance, as reported by the cited sources.
Results on record
| Year | Show | Class | Placing | Horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | CSIO Spruce Meadows ‘Masters’ Tournament | CPKC ‘International’, presented by Rolex↗ | Winner | Killer Queen |
| 2022 | The Dutch Masters – Indoor Brabant Horse Show | Rolex Grand Prix↗ | Winner | Scuderia 1918 Tobago Z |
| 2021 | CHIO Aachen – World Equestrian Festival | Rolex Grand Prix↗ | Winner | Killer Queen |
| 2015 | The Dutch Masters – Indoor Brabant Horse Show | Rolex Grand Prix↗ | Winner | Cornet d’Amour |
| 2007 | The Dutch Masters – Indoor Brabant Horse Show | Grand Prix Jumping↗ | Winner | Air Jordan Z |
From the shows results ledger — every row cited to its source.
Horses
| Horse | Years | Together |
|---|---|---|
| Cornet d'Amour | 2014 | Winner of the 2014 FEI Jumping World Cup™ Final. |
| First Class Van Eeckelghem | 2016 | Secured a team bronze medal at the 2016 Rio Olympics. |
| Killer Queen VDM | 2019-2021 | Won the Rolex Grand Prix at CHIO Aachen in 2021. |
| Otello de Guldenboom | 2025 | Winner of the Grand Prix of La Baule in 2025. |
| Scuderia 1918 Tobago Z | 2022-2023 | Winner of the Rolex Grand Prix at The Dutch Masters 2022 and 2023. |
Linked horses have their own cited EquiWiki profile.
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Sources
- bios.fei.org
- rolexseries-equestrian.com
- the-sports.org
- mastersgrandslam.com
- stephexstables.com
- en.wikipedia.org
- worldofshowjumping.com
- worldofshowjumping.com
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